Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) - Island Health Community Health Services
Disability Services
Provided by Island Health
Provides support for adults with developmental disability so they can stay independent, health, and involved in their community.
Health Services for Community Living supports adults with developmental disabilities who require non-emergency health assessment, care planning, consultation, or education to support health, function, safety, and community living. HSCL clinicians work in collaboration with Community Living BC. Regional HSCL teams may include nurses, rehabilitation therapists, dental hygienists, dietitians, and speech-language pathologists.
HSCL may be appropriate for patients who require support with:
HSCL may be appropriate for patients who require support with:
- Health assessment and care planning related to developmental disability and complex health needs
- Education and support for patients, families, caregivers, and support providers to implement health care plans
- Accessing and coordinating community health resources and services
- Nutrition, oral health, rehabilitation, nursing, or communication concerns related to health and function (availability may vary by geographic location)
- Health planning intended to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life
Eligibility
- Patient must be a Canadian citizen, or have permanent resident status
- Patient must be a resident of British Columbia
- HSCL services are available at no cost for patients living with complex health care needs requiring care planning or coordination, who meet the Community Living BC eligibility requirements
How to Access
Learn about other home and community care services provided by Island Health Community Health Services.
- General public can call their local Community Access Centre (see below) to request further information and self-refer.
- Healthcare Practitioners please review the Physician Information section below.
Learn about other home and community care services provided by Island Health Community Health Services.
250-388-2273 (South Island)
Toll Free: 1-888-533-2273
Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Serves all communities south of Mill Bay, including Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and west to Port Renfrew.
Serves all communities south of Mill Bay, including Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands and west to Port Renfrew.
250-739-5749 (Centre Island)
Toll Free: 1-877-734-4101
Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Serves all communities from Mill Bay to Deep Bay, including Gabriola Island, and from Parksville on the east to beyond Tofino/Ucluelet on the west coast.
Serves all communities from Mill Bay to Deep Bay, including Gabriola Island, and from Parksville on the east to beyond Tofino/Ucluelet on the west coast.
250-331-8570 (North Island)
Toll Free: 1-866-928-4988
Hours of Operation are 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Serves all communities north of Deep Bay including Mt. Waddington Regional District and the adjacent mainland area
Serves all communities north of Deep Bay including Mt. Waddington Regional District and the adjacent mainland area
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Specialist referral
Details: Individuals can access this service for their family by calling their local Community Access Line
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Adult Outpatient Physiotherapy Rehabilitation - Island Health Area
- Outpatient Supports - Campbell River Hospital Wellness Centre
- Community Social Work - Island Health Community Health Services
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at home
- Provided at multiple locations
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